Minimalist Footwear Thread

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Claypole
Claypole
Aug 2018
6:43pm, 2 Aug 2018
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Claypole
Nice one Snayak glad they're working out for you 👍
oumaumau
oumaumau
Aug 2018
9:12pm, 2 Aug 2018
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oumaumau
Interested in the comparison with the TrailRoc 235 snayak - Ive been using those as my road shoe for a few years now, but the soles are getting thin. How does the width compare to the Trailglove?
snayak
snayak
Aug 2018
9:43pm, 2 Aug 2018
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snayak
The fit is exactly the same as the Trailroc. Maybe just a tad more room in the toe box. I find them both very comfortable. I've been using my 235s on the road too and surprisingly, there's not much wear on them. I think the Trail Glove is better suited for roads as the studs aren't as prominent or sticky.
flanker
flanker
Aug 2018
1:04am, 3 Aug 2018
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flanker
just as a thought, I see the trail talon. 235 as the next evolution of the trailroc. Might be worth a look. I always used to find the arch too high/rigid on the trail glove.
SSLHP (Shoes smell like horse piss)
SSLHP (Shoes smell like horse piss)
Aug 2018
8:08am, 3 Aug 2018
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SSLHP (Shoes smell like horse piss)
Yeah, the Merrill high arch thing is a deal-breaker for me
oumaumau
oumaumau
Aug 2018
8:13am, 3 Aug 2018
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oumaumau
snayak, I've got no complaints about how they're lasting - 650 miles and counting and only the outer and toe-off lugs are worn almost flat. I just know I won't find another pair... :(
Flanker, If the TT235 is similar to the 250, then the slight cushion/slipper like feel of the sole make them a less suitable road shoe for me. I'm hoping the local running shop will have some to try on at the weekend, so I'll find out.
snayak
snayak
Aug 2018
8:19am, 3 Aug 2018
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snayak
My 235s are slightly wearing on the outer forefoot area too but they're amazingly sturdy. It's a shame they don't make them anymore but the Trail Glove is a good replacement. Let's just hope they don't discontinue those too! I was quite apprehensive about the high arches but they don't really bother me, I've got high arches anyway.

Flanker, the TT (or any of the other Inov-8 trails shoes) isn't zero drop is it? I know 3mm doesn't make that much difference but I just wish they would have at least one zero drop shoe in their line up.
K5 Gus
K5 Gus
Aug 2018
8:22am, 3 Aug 2018
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K5 Gus
snayak - the new terraultra is zero drop. All the hype has been about the Graphene version, but they've just announced a non-graphene version which is £20 cheaper inov-8.com
snayak
snayak
Aug 2018
8:28am, 3 Aug 2018
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snayak
Ohh thanks!
oumaumau
oumaumau
Aug 2018
9:44am, 3 Aug 2018
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oumaumau
I've tried the graphene version, and didn't like the overlays - the kevlar is a bit too duty imo.

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